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Cook retired last year as the fifth highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket

Cook scored 33 Test centuries for England having first made his debut for the team in 2006.

The opener was integral to series wins in Australia (2010-11) and India (2012), frequently putting his side in control with massive first innings totals and was the youngest player to reach 12,000 runs from any country.

He finished his international career as the fifth highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket.

England rugby great Sir Bill Beaumont was also honoured for the services to his sport.

Beaumont led England to a Five Nations Grand Slam in 1980 and was also captain od the British and Irish Lions.

He is currently the chairman of World Rugby, the highest administrative position in the game.

Sir Bill Beaumont was honoured with a knighthood for his services to English rugby